Iran Ophthalmology Specialty Board study plan

Map the retina/vitreous syllabus into a one-page topic tree covering retinal vascular disease, macular disease, vitreomacular interface, detachment, and inherited dystrophies

Derive the optics of the reduced eye and schematic eye, then calculate image size, refractive error, and spectacle-to-cornea vertex distance conversions by hand

Draw and label the retinal layers, photoreceptor ultrastructure, and the dual blood supply of the macula from memory

Solve 40 retina and optics practice items and log every error with the underlying concept it tested

Interpret fluorescein angiography and OCT patterns for diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusion, and choroidal neovascularization by describing each finding in words

Outline management decisions for proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, including imaging intervals and treatment escalation criteria

Classify intraocular tumors by age at presentation and anatomic location, and state the key differentiating features of retinoblastoma, melanoma, and metastasis

Describe the histopathology and immunohistochemical markers used to distinguish the major intraocular malignancies

Complete 50 retina and oncology items under timed conditions and re-derive the missed concepts

Build a diagnostic algorithm for the red eye that separates infectious, inflammatory, and traumatic causes using history and slit-lamp signs

Describe the anatomy of the corneal layers, limbal stem cell niche, and tear film physiology well enough to explain each corneal dystrophy's level of involvement

Explain the pharmacology of topical steroids, antibiotics, and antivirals, including potency ranking and ocular penetration

Outline the microbiology and culture approach for bacterial, fungal, and acanthamoeba keratitis

Review the genetics of the major corneal dystrophies and map each to its gene and inheritance pattern

Compare keratoplasty techniques and state the indications, contraindications, and expected outcomes for each

Work through cataract surgery decision-making: biometry formula selection, IOL power calculation in atypical eyes, and management of intraoperative complications

Explain the evaluation of a patient with decreasing vision after cataract surgery, ordering the differential by timing of onset

Describe the diagnosis and management of corneal ectasia and the role of cross-linking and specialty contact lenses

Complete 60 cornea and cataract items and record a confidence rating for each

Interpret visual field patterns and optic nerve head findings to distinguish glaucomatous from non-glaucomatous damage

Outline a treatment escalation pathway for glaucoma from topical monotherapy through laser and incisional surgery, with target pressure reasoning

Build a classification of uveitis by anatomic location, onset, and granulomatous status, and link each pattern to its systemic associations

Describe the immunopathogenesis of uveitis and the mechanism of action of the major immunosuppressive agents

Complete 50 glaucoma and uveitis items and write a one-line rationale for every answer chosen

Localize a lesion along the visual pathway using visual field, pupil, and motility findings, and state the expected ancillary test for each level

Interpret optic disc edema, pallor, and cupping in the context of the differential diagnosis for each sign

Perform and document a cover test, alternate cover test, and prism measurement sequence for horizontal and vertical deviations

Classify childhood strabismus and amblyopia by age of onset and describe the treatment sequence and its evidence base

Complete 50 neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric items under timed conditions

Map orbital anatomy including compartments, foramina, and relations of the extraocular muscles to the orbital apex

Outline the evaluation of proptosis, epiphora, and ptosis by ordering the differential diagnosis by frequency and red-flag features

Describe lacrimal system anatomy and the diagnostic sequence for tearing, including imaging indications

Explain the optics of astigmatism, spherical aberration, and multifocal and toric contact lens fitting principles

Complete 50 oculoplastics, orbit, and contact lens items and log errors

Define sensitivity, specificity, prevalence, and predictive value, and apply them to screening programs such as diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity screening

Describe the design and interpretation of the major community ophthalmology study types and the sources of bias in each

Re-run every missed item from weeks 1 through 7 and re-derive the underlying concept without notes

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and analyze the score breakdown by domain

Consolidate a one-page high-yield summary per domain for final review